Ohio DEC - A Gateway for Ohio Companies and Export Businesses

The Ohio District Export Councils created this website to give export companies an all-inclusive resource for international trade events in the Ohio and Northern Kentucky regions. This calendar contains training opportunities, geo-political events, and networking opportunities for not only Ohio companies, but those in the Northern Kentucky region, as well. We welcome you to our website and encourage your participation in the listed events.

In this uncertain international trade landscape, many companies are asking how they can gain a competitive edge, increase efficiencies, and generate savings. A number of local companies have turned to establishing a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), taking advantage of a federal program started in the 1930s to expedite and encourage international trade.

Join the European American Chamber of Commerce and Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zone, Inc. at this informative panel discussion as we discuss what an FTZ is, the implications of tariffs in the current landscape, and what an FTZ operation looks like in implementation.

Here you can submit your company's success story or your non-profit trade organization. Upon approval we'll post your information to the website.

About Us

Each DEC has approximately 30 members, at least half of whom are exporters. Members also include export trading or management company representatives; bankers; international lawyers and accountants; freight forwarders; and others whose profession supports the U.S. government’s export promotion mission.